Cleared Traditional

K181653 - Ethicon Circular Stapler, Ethicon Circular Stapler -XL Sealed (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Sep 2018
Decision
88d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K181653 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Ethicon Circular Stapler, Ethicon Circular Stapler -XL Sealed. This device is classified as a Staple, Implantable (Class II - Special Controls, product code GDW).

Submitted by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC (Guaynabo, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 18, 2018, 88 days after receiving the submission on June 22, 2018.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4750.

Submission Details

510(k) Number K181653 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received June 22, 2018
Decision Date September 18, 2018
Days to Decision 88 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
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Device Classification

Product Code GDW — Staple, Implantable
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4750

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